Industry News
Novel network cuts latency and energy use in smart factories
New research has shown why 5G alone won't meet smart factory demands, and proposed a hybrid wireless framework to cut latency, boost security and reduce energy use. [ + ]
Researchers develop new process to recover metals from spent batteries
A greener method of recovering critical metals from spent batteries has been developed at Monash University. [ + ]
Fortescue's Elysia expands battery intelligence capability with US acquisition
Fortescue's battery intelligence platform, Elysia, is aiming to expand its services with acquisition of onsite controls company Zitara Technologies. [ + ]
ACSC releases OT connectivity principles to set a higher security bar for organisations
Operational technology systems are increasingly connected. While connectivity delivers operational benefits, it can also increase cyber risk if not managed securely. [ + ]
Fujitsu blockchain experiment maps green steel supply chain value flow
Fujitsu is running a demonstration experiment into green steel value flow utilising blockchain technology to accelerate decarbonisation in the steel industry. [ + ]
Hazer to partner with Finnish company to test its graphite in water treatment
Hazer Group has signed an MOU with Finnish company Kemira Oyj to explore opportunities for deployment of its methane pyrolysis technology for graphite production. [ + ]
EtherCAT Seminar Series comes to Australia in 2026
The EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) will be presenting a series of seminars in Australia in February 2026 to provide attendees with the latest insights on EtherCAT technology and its industrial applications. [ + ]
EOS to expand manufacturing with acquisition of MARSS
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has announced that it will acquire the MARSS group, a European provider of command and control (C2) systems. [ + ]
Vaxxas secures TGA licence to manufacture vaccine patch technology
Milestone enables GMP manufacturing to accelerate clinical trials and transform global vaccine delivery. [ + ]
DroneShield nabs another European military contract
DroneShield has recently announced it has received a new contract for AU$49.6 million for handheld counter-drone systems from a European reseller. [ + ]
Daikin Australia opens new Sydney factory
Daikin Australia has opened a new factory in Chipping Norton that aims to accelerate the company’s journey toward carbon-neutral manufacturing by 2030. [ + ]
AR3 to be first to process rare earths at ANSTO's new pilot facility
Australian Rare Earths has announced that it will be the first industry partner to access ANSTO's new pilot-scale rare earth processing facility in Sydney. [ + ]
Defence Trailblazer funding manufacturing to help Defence and industry transition to clean energy
Defence Trailblazer has announced it is actively working with industry partners in funding a range of projects to develop emissions-reducing technologies. [ + ]
Fitzroy River Water chooses Honeywell SCADA
Honeywell has been selected by Fitzroy River Water to advance the digital transformation and automation of Rockhampton's water infrastructure. [ + ]
Titomic announces breakthrough in lithium-ion electrode manufacturing
Titomic Limited has announced a major advancement in the application of its Titomic Kinetic Fusion technology for lithium-ion battery electrode manufacturing. [ + ]
